Birmingham's 12 Best Indian Restaurants in 2026
Discover Birmingham's highest-rated Indian and Nepalese restaurants for 2026, from Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local takeaways. Find your new favourite curry spot today.
Discover Birmingham's highest-rated Indian and Nepalese restaurants for 2026, from Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local takeaways. Find your new favourite curry spot today.
Edge Hill University's Professor Geoff Beattie explains the neuroscience behind paint choices. Discover which hues boost creativity, reduce stress, or could harm your focus.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a wide range of new planning applications, including housing developments, extensions, and commercial projects. See the full list of proposals.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
Edge Hill University's new podcast explores social prescribing for mental wellbeing, featuring Professor Michelle Howarth. Discover how community and nature offer powerful alternatives to medication.
Discover 12 fantastic free events and activities in Birmingham for 2026. From light festivals to heritage weeks, enjoy the city without spending a penny. Plan your year now!
Multiple planning applications in Wealden affect listed buildings and conservation areas. A Wadhurst scheme seeks a design variation. Public comments due by January 17, 2026.
Sevenoaks District Council has published a new list of planning applications. Residents have until January 15, 2026, to submit comments on proposals ranging from house extensions to a Gypsy and Traveller site variation.
Professor Joseph Keddie receives the Sir Eric Rideal Award for his distinguished career in colloid science. He will deliver a keynote lecture in April 2026. Registration is now open.
Aston University students partner with PFE Medical to develop biodegradable gloves for the NHS from orange peel, tackling a 1.4 billion-unit waste issue. Read the full story.
A major Plymouth planning notice lists 15 proposals, from cladding replacement to care home extensions. The public has 21 days from Dec 23, 2025 to submit comments. View details on the council portal.
A Cambridge researcher is using a £99,965 grant to analyse genetic clues in benign growths, aiming to save lives by distinguishing harmless lumps from deadly cancers. Read about the breakthrough.
University of Derby offers exclusive personal statement advice days before the UCAS deadline. Open Day on 10 Jan provides crucial support for Birmingham applicants.
An Aston University student co-created a virtual Birmingham on Roblox, attracting over 26 million plays. Discover the city's iconic landmarks reimagined and the surprise international fanbase.
Emma Corbin, 18, receives a £2,700 educational award from the Oddfellows friendly society to support her Geography degree at Durham University. Discover how the funding helps.
A look at the fate of Sandwell's historic pubs in 2025, from closures and demolition to surprising plans for revival and redevelopment across the borough.
A major UK study is sending finger-prick test kits to 150,000 Leeds households to screen children for lead exposure. Led by Northumbria University, it aims to transform national monitoring.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
Step back 65 years to 1960 Birmingham. See the new Nechells flats, the Onion Fair, Longbridge works & a city on the cusp of change. Explore 30 nostalgic images.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood in the 2026 King's New Year Honours for his transformative work in higher education and inclusion.
Discover the hidden gems of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, from award-winning food and historic pubs to fascinating museums and green spaces. Plan your visit today.
Take a nostalgic trip back to Birmingham in the 1990s with 56 retro photographs. See the Superprix, the legendary Que Club, and the city's vibrant streets. Explore the gallery now.
Parents in Birmingham must submit primary school applications for September 2026 by January 15. Late forms risk children missing their preferred school. Here's the full guide.
A look back at Birmingham's turbulent second half of 2025, from the unresolved bin strike and political infighting to divisive flag displays and a landmark new stadium plan.
Edge Hill University reflects on a landmark 2025, celebrating student achievements, award-winning research, and campus milestones that strengthened its community. Discover the year's highlights.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood for his transformative work in higher education and championing inclusion. Discover his remarkable journey.
Birmingham's 2026 theatre lineup is packed with hits like Mamma Mia!, SIX, and Mrs Doubtfire. Discover dates, venues, and how to get tickets for these spectacular shows.
Labour's planning policy change is leading developers to argue for 'grey belt' status on green belt land, with major housing applications now pending across the West Midlands. Explore the key sites and local impacts.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
Louisa Williams, a peer worker at EPUT, uses her own mental health journey to support patients. Discover how lived experience is reshaping care in Essex.